{"id":5703,"date":"2017-06-28T14:57:40","date_gmt":"2017-06-28T18:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/?p=5703"},"modified":"2017-07-04T16:16:20","modified_gmt":"2017-07-04T20:16:20","slug":"celebrate-canada-150-canadas-top-10-iced-teas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/celebrate-canada-150-canadas-top-10-iced-teas\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada\u2019s Top 10 Iced Teas"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><b>Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>What\u2019s red, white, loves maple and happens to be turning 150? If you guessed Canada, you\u2019re right! As a Canadian-born brand, we felt it was only appropriate to celebrate in the best we know how: with 10 of our Canadian fans\u2019 favourite iced teas. Whether you\u2019re hosting a family barbecue, at the cottage or picnicking under the fireworks, you\u2019re gonna want to do it with one of these ultra-thirst-quenching blends by your side. Here\u2019s what our tea lovin\u2019 Canucks are sipping this summer.<\/p>\n<h3>1-<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/tea-the-north-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tea the North<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get a taste of the great white north with this juicy blend of red and white ingredients \u2013 white tea, watermelon, coconut and rhubarb. It\u2019s fresh. It\u2019s fruity. And it\u2019s the perfect iced tea to fuel all your summer adventures. Bring it on your next camping trip or hike. Our favourite part? This fruity blend was specially made to celebrate Canada 150<sup>th<\/sup> birthday.<\/p>\n<h3>2-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/oh-canada-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Oh Canada!<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>What makes this DAVIDsTEA classic so quintessentially Canadian? Maple syrup. We won\u2019t sugar coat anything for you \u2013 this sweet and satisfying rooibos tea is like taking your taste buds on a mouthwatering trip to the sugar shack. We even sprinkled in some maple leaf candies and toffee bits for an extra treat. Delicious both as a hot and iced latte with a drizzle of maple syrup on top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150_canoe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150_canoe.jpg 765w, https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150_canoe-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/sour-watermelon-217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sour Watermelon<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to iced tea, we don\u2019t mess around. It\u2019s gotta be fresh, fruity and super hydrating. That\u2019s why Sour Watermelon is one of this summer\u2019s top iced teas. Packed with all the juicy goodness of our favourite melon, this mouthpuckering tisane tastes just like a watermelon Jolly Rancher. You\u2019re gonna want to take this guy with your on your next canoe trip to the Great Lakes.<\/p>\n<h3>4-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/just-peachy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Just Peachy<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine you\u2019re sunbathing on a dock by the lake. Maybe you even have your feet in the water. What are you sipping? This fresh and fruity peach tea, of course! It\u2019s sweet, juicy and just so happens to be one of Canada\u2019s most popular tea flavours. Tastes amazing hot or chilled with a splash of Prosecco for a sophisticated summer drink.<\/p>\n<h3>5-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/goji-green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Goji Green<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5709 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150-montreal-park-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150-montreal-park-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150-montreal-park.jpg 765w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re going for a jog along Vancouver\u2019s Stanley Park Seawall or headed out to do yoga in Montreal\u2019s La Fontaine park, make sure you stay extra hydrated this refreshing super-berry iced tea. It\u2019s packed with fruity, invigorating flavours like ripe raspberries, tart goji berries and juicy orange. We also added a splash of lively green tea to give you an extra boost of energy. It\u2019s a delicious way to refuel after a workout.<\/p>\n<h3>6-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/caribbean-crush-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caribbean Crush<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you just want to get away from all the hustle and bustle. Lucky for you, we have your perfect escape right here. Canadians living it up in our urban jungles call Caribbean Crush their little slice of paradise. Bursting with pineapple, papaya and cranberries, it\u2019s like sipping a sweet and tangy daiquiri on the beach without even leaving the city. The only thing missing is a little paper umbrella.<\/p>\n<h3>7-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/vanilla-matcha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Vanilla Matcha<\/span><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5712\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150-halifax-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150-halifax-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150-halifax.jpg 765w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Ah, matcha\u2026 It just wouldn\u2019t be summer without it. Not into stone-ground green tea? We\u2019ve got news for you: this Canadian fan fave has converted matcha skeptics from all over the country thanks to its rich, vanilla sweetness and benefit-packed green tea powder. People love it so much they drink it iced, hot, as a latte, in the morning, late in the afternoon and even on the go. You just can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\n<h3>8-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/tea-raspberry-mojito\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Raspberry Mojito<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to make your Canada Day barbecue a real hit, make sure your cocktail menu includes this top-rated blend: Raspberry Mojito. Buzzing with cool mint, ripe summer raspberries and a squeeze of lime, our rose-tinted tisane is a welcome addition to any afternoon cookout. Especially with a splash of rum.<\/p>\n<h3>9-<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/blackberry-blizzard-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blackberry Blizzard<\/a><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5710\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150-prairies.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150-prairies.jpg 765w, https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/canada-150-prairies-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t get us wrong, we love our good ol\u2019 Canadian summers. But sometimes the heat can be a little much (tea lovers in the prairies, you guys are real troopers). So what\u2019s our secret to staying cool? A tall glass of Blackberry Blizzard iced tea. This berries-and-cream treat is so good, it\u2019ll give you chills. Sip up and get ready to wave goodbye to that heatwave.<\/p>\n<h3>10-<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/me-to-we-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ME to WE Tea<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Break out the punch bowl, Canada! With pineapple, hibiscus and cranberries, this refreshing all-natural infusion is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It\u2019s fruity, sweet and never fails to put us in a good mood. Up the chill factor by freezing it into popsicles for a hot-weather treat kids will love. What\u2019s more, every purchase gives clean water to a community in Kenya. We\u2019ll cheers to that!<\/p>\n<p>What tea are you sipping for Canada 150? Tell us in the comments below or snap some pics of your True North tea party and share them with us on <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/davidstea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Instagram<\/u><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/davidstea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Twitter<\/u><\/a>. Happy Canada D\u2019eh!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><b>Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>What\u2019s red, white, loves maple and happens to be turning 150? If you guessed Canada, you\u2019re right! 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